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For Immediate Release - SB 1312 stalls in the Senate
Sacramento, CA,  May 29, 2008 - - In the face of growing opposition, Senate Bill 1312 was removed from consideration and not voted on by the State Senate. The bill cannot be considered again in the Senate this year. (continue reading)
 

Listen to the hearing on SB 1312 (.mp3) (runs approx. 24 minutes)

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 See our Legislative Alert on SB 1312

What are the names of the two legislative coalitions in California?
How does each view the existing interior design law?    
Do both support all types of interior designers?
For the answers to these (and other) questions, download our easy to understand
Comparison Chart of California Interior Design Coalitions. (pdf)

Alabama Supreme Court Strikes Down Interior Design Practice Act
In a broad, sweeping decision, the Supreme Court of Alabama unanimously struck down that state's interior design practice act, holding the law in its entirety unconstitutional and unenforceable. For more information, click here

The following bills and regulatory changes are of interest to interior designers:

1. Assembly Bill (AB) 1333 - Bill refers to Mechanic's liens for design professionals. As interior designers are not licensed by the state of California, they are not included.
    
2. California Architects Board Rules and Regulations
   Proposed Regulatory Changes Title 16, California Codes of Regulations (CCR)
   Sections 134 & 135
   Amendment to Sect.134 states no person can use the terms "architect," "architecture" or "architectural" in any business name or description of services unless he or she is, in fact, a California licensed architect or the business entity has as its owner, part-owner or officer a California licensed architect, who maintains responsible charge of the architectural services provided.
   
   Interior designers cannot legally use the terms "architectural," or "architect" or "architectural" in any form, regardless of this change. This language is already in the Architect's law.
   
   Section 134 applies only to business names and/or  advertising architectural services. This does not affect practicing architects or interior designers.

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